The College of Optometrists is urging parents to consider beginning sight tests for their children before school age. This is especially important if there is a family history of eye problems or needing glasses with a strong prescription. A recent survey, commissioned by the College, the professional body for optometry…
Former England and Liverpool striker Michael Owen has recently opened up about his son James’ eye condition which has sadly stopped him playing football. Stargardt disease is a rare, inherited, genetic eye condition affecting approximately 1 in 9000 people and usually develops before people reach the age of 20. It…
A new research survey, commissioned by The College of Optometrists, has revealed the concerning number of drivers who require glasses to drive on the roads, but drive without them. Driving without glasses 60% of UK drivers have been advised to wear glasses while driving, but nearly a quarter of these…
You may have seen the news story about BBC Wales newsreader, Lucy Owen, who was found to have a retinal detachment after visiting her optometrist for a sight test. A retinal detachment occurs when the retina at the back of the eye separates from its normal position and, like in…
If your baby or child is told they need glasses, here are some useful tips to help them get used to wearing them. Babies Try using their favourite toy to distract them when putting their glasses on. This will help them associate their glasses with having fun. If you find…
If you are considering wearing novelty contact lenses this Halloween, you will not be alone. Research conducted by The College of Optometrists showed that almost 60% of those who plan to dress up as part of Halloween celebrations will consider wearing cosmetic contacts lenses*. The same research shows that only 22%…
College of Optometrists research has revealed that up to 23%(1) of parents had never taken their children for a sight test As children return to school, The College of Optometrists is urging parents to look out for key signs to detect potential problems in their children’s vision after research revealed…
You may have read in the news this week about Bradley Walsh’s struggle with blepharitis, an eye condition which causes inflamed and swollen eye lids. Dr Paramdeep Bilkhu MCOptom, Clinical Adviser at the College of Optometrists explains a bit more about the condition: “Blepharitis is a common but chronic condition…
Do you have diminishing sight and are you seeing images which could not possibly be there? If so, you may have developed Charles Bonnet Syndrome (CBS). This is a natural and very common condition (an estimated 1 million people in the UK) which causes people of any age – children…
